Alvin's Harmonica
The Chipmunks, David Seville
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13 facts about this song
Historical Context"Alvin's Harmonica" was released in 1959 by Ross Bagdasarian Sr., who used the stage name David Seville.
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Character IntroductionThis song is performed by the fictional animal band, "The Chipmunks," which features the characters Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.
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Popular RankingAfter its release, "Alvin's Harmonica" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart.
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Chart HistoryThe single also entered the Top 10 of the Billboard R&B Singles chart, peaking at number eight.
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Album Feature"Alvin's Harmonica" was featured on "Let's All Sing with The Chipmunks," their debut album.
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Grammy AwardsDavid Seville and The Chipmunks received two Grammy Awards in 1959 including Best Comedy Performance for the song.
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Media AppearanceThe song is frequently featured in the animated TV series "Alvin and the Chipmunks," where Alvin is always seen with his golden echo harmonica.
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Theme EssenceThe storyline of the song revolves around Alvin's obsession with his harmonica, much to the irritation of Dave (David Seville's character).
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Iconic LinesThe song includes the iconic line, "Alvin, will you please stop playing your harmonica?" which is considered a classic catchphrase in Chipmunks history.
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Unique StyleInterestingly, "Alvin's Harmonica" was one of the earliest songs to use a pitch-changing technology known as "varispeed," creating the high-pitched chipmunk voices.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Liberty Records, concurrent with Bagdasarian's other hit single "Witch Doctor."
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Pop-Culture ImpactDespite being over 60 years old, "Alvin's Harmonica" is still popular today and often referenced or featured in various pop culture moments, showcasing the song's long-lasting impact.
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Iconic VisualsThe album cover of "Let's All Sing with The Chipmunks," featuring "Alvin's Harmonica," is well-recognized and features the three chipmunk characters with their instruments.
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